Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.87
October 24, 2019
…(IATA)'s EMG to be able to realize additively manufactured plastic cabin parts. “Both additive manufacturing users and producers will benefit from implementing AMS-AM standards,” says Paul Jonas, director of Technology Development & Programs at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and AMS-AM-P Chair. “These standards help define a consistent set of materials and process limits that both the user and producer agree to in support of part procurement activities. AMS-AM standards support the promotion of knowledge, standardization of practice and advancement of commerce in the emerging AM aerospace industry.” The AMS7100 specification establishes the controls and requirements to produce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.86
May 13, 2021
…a number of industries including consumer electronics, auto components, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation, appliances, and medical device manufacturing.” FANUC widens range of SCARA robots FANUC America said its family of four-axis SCARA robots has grown to include the SR-3iA, SR-6iA, SR-12iA, and new SR-20iA models, with 3kg, 6kg, 12kg and 20kg (6.6 to 44 lb.) payload capacities, respectively. They have a reach of 400 to 1,100mm (15.7 to 43.3 in.). The small SR-3iA and SR-6iA SCARAs have a compact footprint and space-saving design for maximum efficiency, according to the company. In addition, the SR-3iA/H and SR-6iA/H are three-axis…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.76
June 05, 2022
…said its cost-effective systems have helped manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical, alternative energy, fabricated metal, industrial machinery, rubber and plastics, food and beverage, and many other industries.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
June 13, 2022
…low-cost automation at igus, a German manufacturer of motion plastics with U.S. offices in Rumford, R.I. Its products have been incorporated in many low-cost automation applications. “Labor shortages, reducing costs, improving workflows, and reducing workplace accidents are among the reasons why organizations are seeking automated solutions,” Mühlens said. Fraunhofer Institute designs dual-arm cucumber harvester Harvesting cucumbers is a physically demanding task. Some companies have workers lie prone on a support surface behind a vehicle, picking the vegetables off the vines by hand. In more rudimentary businesses, workers walk down rows carrying a harvesting bucket, bending down to look for the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
February 28, 2018
…largest growth rates for units shipped came from the plastics and rubber (59.6%), metals (53.9%), and food & consumer goods (44.2%). Automotive shipments were flat in both units and dollars compared to 2016. Vision and Imaging: Demand reaches highest levels at $2.6 billion More imaging components and systems were sold than ever before last year as demand for machine vision solutions reached record levels in North America. In 2017, total Machine Vision (MV) financial transactions in North America grew 14.6% over 2016 to $2.633 billion. Total machine vision financial transactions is comprised of both systems and component markets. In 2017,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
May 23, 2019
…design verification testing, motor enclosures, and low pressure molding/tooling with transparency for flow visualization. “The newest additions to our plastic 3D printing portfolio demonstrate our commitment to driving the adoption of digital manufacturing,” said Vyomesh Joshi, president and CEO, 3D Systems. “With the industry’s first, truly scalable plastic production platform and our robust selection of materials, 3D Systems enables customers to rethink manufacturing and realize improved agility, reduced complexity, and lower overall total cost of operation.” Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.72
August 31, 2023
…electronics industries, followed by life sciences/pharma and biomedical, then plastics, rubber, and metals. Automotive components, food and consumer goods, and automotive OEMs showed the biggest drops, said A3. A3 presents events including AI and Robot Safety Conference Those interested in looking ahead and learning about robot safety or artificial intelligence and smart computing can attend A3's International Robot Safety Conference and AI & Smart Automation Conference, co-located in Pittsburgh the week of October 9. Registration is now open. The Association for Advancing Automation said it is the leading global advocate for the business benefits of automating. The association's members include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.62
January 03, 2023
…climate change and sustainability, only about 6% of U.S. plastics are recycled, according to the National Environment Agency of the government of Singapore. ARO is supporting the nationwide rollout of TrashBot Zero. Source: CleanRobotics By sorting waste accurately at the source, recyclables and other recoverable materials can be more effectively diverted from landfills, said CleanRobotics. The Pittsburgh-based company said its mission is to ensure the effectiveness of recycling programs at high-traffic facilities while securing the return on investment (ROI) of such programs. Founded in 2015, CleanRobotics said it has developed technologies to “revolutionize waste and resource recovery” and solve “persistent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.52
May 23, 2023
…Motors implemented a material handling workflow to transport Rehrig's plastic bins and totes. At the Florida facility, the totes move down the conveyor and are labeled with a unique barcode,” OTTO said in a statement. “A FANUC robotic arm stacks the totes onto a pallet, and once the pallet is full, an OTTO 1500 with a lift attachment arrives at the front-of-line station,” the company added. “OTTO picks up the pallet and drives the totes to the end-of-line station where the pallet is stretch wrapped. The process continues as each pallet is completed at the front-of-line station.” The company is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.50
June 06, 2022
…environments like ours,” said Tammy Barras, president of Westec Plastics. “We can’t pay systems integrators to come in every time we want a robot working on a different task. We’d lose more money than we'd save.” “With Smart Setup, we'll be able to do everything ourselves, with practically no downtime,” she added. “That means we’ll spend less, get more work done, and bring in more revenue overall.” “The Rapid Machine Operator with Smart Setup removes the barriers of automation, dramatically reduces cost of ownership, and makes robotics available to manufacturers of all sizes, including hundreds of thousands of SMB [small…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.43
May 18, 2022
With the help of the game engine Unity, motion plastics specialist igus Inc. last week said it has given its online configurator for low-cost linear robots a facelift, making its operation even more efficient. The configurator was launched last year to make it easier for companies to get started with automation. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of autonomous machines because they increase efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs, said Rumford, R.I.-based Igus. But choosing the right robot can be time-consuming— and time is money, the company argued. For the new design of the configurator, igus developers used Unity— a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.42
April 19, 2017
…made of materials including but not limited to paper, plastic, leather, rubber and other materials. Amazon does have its own bedding and towel brand, called Pinzon. Two of the inventors named in the patent are Aaron Barnet and Nancy Liang, co-founders of the 3-D printing startup Mixee Labs, who went to work at Amazon in 2015. Last year, Amazon rolled out seven in-house fashion brands and some analysts estimate it is the biggest clothing retailer in the U.S. In September, Amazon ran a $15 million on TV ad campaign, featuring fall fashions from Amazon.com (watch video above). And last month,…
